Favorite quote
"In a gentle way, you can shake the world." - Mahatma Gandhi
The team
We want to build bridges between our members and encourage them to commit to sustainable change. To do that, we count on a passionate, dedicated and patient team. Say hi to our team members.
Marie Delvaulx - Director
Marie is in charge of the operational management at The Shift. She sets out the parameters for our activities and projects and ensures good relations with our members and partners. She is also responsible for the day-to-day management of our team.
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Bart Corijn - Change Facilitator
Bart coordinates the various projects within our network in the areas of mobility and energy, the construction sector and climate investment.
Favourite quote
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” - Lao Tzu
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Brieuc Debontridder - Change Facilitator
Brieuc brings together the signatories of the Belgian SDG Charter for International Development and explores the potential for North-South cooperation and the integration of SDGs within international value chains.
Favourite quote
“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.” - William Arthur Ward
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Eglantine Eeckhout - Change facilitator
Eglantine coordinates the various projects within our network in the areas of circular economy, ‘redefining value’ and social entrepreneurship.
Favorite quote
“They did not know it was impossible so they did it.” - Mark Twain
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Jente Fillet - Communications Coordinator
Jente manages our communication. She ensures that our projects are known, that our activities are promoted and that the best practices of our members and partners in terms of sustainable development are shared.
Favourite quote
“Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning how to dance in the rain.” - Vivian Greene
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Gaëlle Janssens - Members Relations Manager
Gaëlle is the first point of contact for our members. She ensures that the individual expectations of our members are reflected in our programme and in the partnerships we develop.
Favourite quote
“It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela
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Delphine Van Geyts - Office Manager
Delphine is responsible for our administration. She is also the first point of contact for questions of our members concerning invoicing and other practical aspects of membership.
Favourite quote
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” - Socrates
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Catherine Naveau - Change Makers Coordinator
Catherine coordinates the various projects regarding the network of the young (18-35) Change Makers.
Favourite quote
“He who knows all the answers has not been asked all the questions.” - Confucius
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Lara Piret - Change Facilitator
Lara coordinates the various projects within our network in the areas of sustainable food, biodiversity and housing.
Favourite quote
“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them.” - Henry David Thoreau
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Annelies Storme - Change Facilitator
Annelies coordinates the various projects within our network in the areas of employment, diversity and redefining value.
Favorite quote
“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” - African proverb